Where Will Matt Kenseth Drive For 2013?

Its Silly Season time, and the first big name that'll be a free agent for the 2013 is known. It'll be 2003 NASCAR Cup Champion, Matt Kenseth.

Because of lack of sponsorship for the #17, and being a contract year for Matt Kenseth, Kenseth would be released from Roush-Fenway Racing after the 2012 season ends, with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. taking over the 17 ride for the 2013 season.

Main question now is, where will Kenseth drive for the 2013 Season? The biggest possibility is he'll be driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, either in the 20 car or a new 4th team for JGR (which is likely the 02, which they have used in 2008 and 2009 for a few races). For the 4th team to even be possible, it will depend on sponsorship. Joe Gibbs Racing said they would like to keep Joey Logano in the Cup, but with a big name like Kenseth (and if they can't find sponsorship for a 4th JGR team), Logano would likely drive for JGR full-time in the Nationwide Series.

Another possibility is Penske Racing, who will be moving to Fords for the 2013 season. For all we know, Penske will pick up a driver familiar with Fords. Unlike Joe Gibbs Racing, I think its doubtful Penke will have a 3rd full time team. Kenseth will likely replace Allmendinger in the 22 ride if Allmendinger's statistics doesn't improve before the season ends.